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Maintain Clean and Clear Water with UV Sterilizers and Ultraviolet Sterilizers

Proper aquarium maintenance entails dedication by many aquarists and marine hobbyists. From changing out and conditioning the water in your aquarium as well as regularly replacing your filters to gently cleaning your aquarium walls, substrate and other tank décor, maintaining a clean and healthy environment for your aquatic life necessitates various procedures and tools. UV sterilizers help in tank maintenance by killing microscopic organisms, such as various types of parasites, algae and bacteria. In killing aquarium algae and preventing it from blooming, Ultraviolet sterilizers inhibit the formation of green and murky water conditions, helping to keep your water clean and clear. As some aquariums necessitate a great amount of lighting, they are more susceptible to the spread of various types of microorganisms. UV sterilizers can be quite beneficial in eradicating any free-floating microorganisms as well as helping in the prevention of fish disease. Ultraviolet sterilizers have even been known to help prevent the spread of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, commonly referred to as "Ich", by killing the disease-causing parasitic protozoan during its juvenile stage. Along with an adequate filtration system and routine water changes, a UV sterilizer can help you maintain healthy water conditions for your fish, coral and other magnificent aquatic life, allowing them to thrive.

Beneficial to both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, UV sterilizers are frequently utilized in outdoor ponds to boost water clarity and cleanliness, as well as help to support the overall health of your pond fish. To ensure that the ultraviolet bulb, ballast and electrical connection are kept dry, there is the Lifegard Aquatics Raintight Box for Ultraviolet Sterilizers that is both durable and easy to use. In addition, there is a large assortment of replacement bulbs available, that range in shape, size and output capacity in order to accommodate the unique requirements of various types of UV sterilizers within your aquariums and ponds.

Specifically designed for use with the Oceanic BioCube Aquarium are Oceanic BioCube Mini Ultraviolet Sterilizers, which conveniently attach directly to the BioCube pump making for easy set-up and use. To achieve optimal results using your UV sterilizer, it's important to control the rate at which your aquarium water flows through the sterilizer in accordance with your sterilizer's recommendations. Equip your aquarium or pond today with a UV sterilizer and help to improve water clarity as well as decrease the chances of disease among your fish and aquatic life.

Effective February 2, 2015, we have updated our Privacy Policy to reflect the growth and progress of our business, and to clarify the information that may be collected through our sites and how that information may be used and shared. Information collected through petco.com after that date will be subject to the terms of our new Privacy Policy.
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Here are the primary changes:

As our business has expanded, our family of online stores has become more active. We have expanded the disclosure regarding the types of information that you may provide when making purchases through our site or one of our affiliated sites.

You may have noticed that we have expanded our business to offer you a wider variety of services for your pet and different ways to interact with our sites. We have clarified that information about you may be collected from interactive forums, social networks, and other functionalities on our sites; and that your location information may be collected.

We have clarified how we and our affiliated companies may use information collected through our site.

We have expanded our disclosures regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies to reflect new technologies that we and our business partners may use on our sites, and that usage data and the like is generated by certain activities on our sites.

We have added disclosures about do-not-track technologies and the collection of information through our sites by third parties, in accordance with recent legislation.

We have clarified that, in the event of a merger or acquisition, the information collected through our sites may be transferred to our acquirer. In addition, we have clarified that there are other circumstances in which we may disclose information to third parties; for example, to comply with a legal process, enforce our agreements, protect our and others’ safety and security, or to complete a transaction for you.

California customers are entitled by law to know with whom we share certain types of information with affiliates and third parties who are permitted to use it for marketing purposes. Our updated privacy policy provides an easy mechanism for you to request and receive such information.

We take the security and privacy of your information seriously, but even with appropriate precautions, there is always the unfortunate possibility of a security breach. Our updated Privacy Policy clarifies that any information submitted through our sites is at your risk, and that you play a part in securing your information by protecting your log-in information.

Finally, we have expanded the ways in which you can contact us to include our phone number and address.